

Hacker Valley Studio
Hacker Valley Media
Welcome back to the show! Hacker Valley Studio podcast features Host Ron Eddings, as he explores the world of cybersecurity through the eyes of professionals in the industry. We cover everything from inspirational real-life stories in tech, to highlighting influential cybersecurity companies, and we do so in a fun and enthusiastic way. We’re making cybersecurity accessible, creating a whole new form of entertainment: cybertainment.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 33min
Cyber Defense Reinvented: The New Era of Attack Surface Management with Isaac Clayton
Isaac Clayton, Senior Research Engineer at NetSPI, discusses the importance of Attack Surface Management (ASM) for organizations, challenges in asset identification, and the practical strategy to handle ASM. They emphasize collaboration, intelligent prioritization, and integrating ASM into existing processes while sharing personal stories and recommendations.

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Jan 9, 2024 • 38min
Cyber Resilience Unpacked: Securing Tomorrow Today with Bill Bernard
Bill Bernard, VP of Security Strategy at Deepwatch, discusses the importance of risk-based strategies in cybersecurity, understanding emerging threats, defining cyber resilience, and the role of AI in MDR engagements. He also highlights Deepwatch's approach to resilience and long-term partnerships.

Jan 2, 2024 • 24min
Looking Backward to GROW Forward in Cybersecurity in 2024
In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane. Hacker Valley looks back to 2023 to bring you some of the best clips with great advice and insight into being more creative, reflective, and resourceful with the hopes of inspiring you in 2024 to grow beyond where you are today.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:54 - A New Year is on the Way!
01:54 - ChatGPT and Cybersecurity
04:40 - Becoming an Industry Creative
07:47 - Leveraging AI in the Future with Storytelling - with Scott Sunderland
09:12 - Advice for your Content Creation Journey - with Jason Rebholz
11:15 - How to Start your Cybersecurity Book - with Kim Crawley
14:13 - Join our Mastermind
14:50 - The Right Platform for You - with Phillip Wylie
17:08 - Finding your Focus - with Simone Biles & Amy Bream
20:41 - Leveraging Human Resources in Cyber
Links:
Check out the episodes highlighted:
ChatGPT & Industry Creative-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6m0SXFTmA
Scott Sunderland-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pwTruINFiM
Jason Rebholz-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao81IRnffc8
Kim Crawley-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKny7kVeRM0
Phillip Wylie-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5B1E2vp0DY
Simone Biles & Amy Bream-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiebZS9s7sg
Cyber Resources-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTk3w_78co
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleys...
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord:
https://hackervalley.com/discord

Dec 19, 2023 • 23min
What’s Lurking In Your Containers? AMBERSQUID Operations, Freejacking, and Microservice Exploitation
In this episode, Host Ron Eddings, discusses new tactics of adversaries with Director of Threat Research at Sysdig, Michael Clark. Michael digs into the cloud and shares trends about the AMBERSQUID operation and how to protect yourself from potential container-based threats.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:20 - Introducing guest Michael Clark
03:09 - Finding AMBERSQUID
06:46 - Mining and Monitoring AWS Services
10:47 - Defending Against AMBERSQUID
14:03 - The Speed of Container-Based Threats
18:13 - The Costs of Freejacking
23:08 - Attribution & The Future Threat
26:30 - CIEMs Like You Have Secrets
Links:
Connect with Michael Clark:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelclarkinpa/
Check out Sysdig’s Threat Research: https://sysdig.com/threat-research/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord:
https://hackervalley.com/discord

Dec 12, 2023 • 24min
Pivotal Policy in the Age of AI with AJ Grotto
In this episode, Host Chris Cochran chats it up with former White House Senior Director for Cyber Policy, AJ Grotto. AJ shares his viewpoints about the current state of AI policies, the potential risks and benefits of AI technology, and the challenges in crafting effective policies in the field of cybersecurity.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:45 - Introducing guest, AJ Grotto
01:14 - Are Cyber and AI Separate?
03:37 - US Cyber Policy
08:06 - The Reality of AI Risk
11:20 - From Law to Cyber Policy
14:47 - Join our Mastermind!
15:36 - Policy Implementations
18:55 - Cyber Warfare and AI
22:13 - Advice for Getting into Cyber Policy
Links:
Connect with AJ:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-grotto-2534b510a/
More about AJ and his current work:
https://fsi.stanford.edu/people/andrew-j-grotto
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleys...
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord:
https://hackervalley.com/discord

Dec 5, 2023 • 29min
Ransomware: How to Use AI to Create a Readiness Kit with Scott Sutherland
The adversary is using Artificial Intelligence. Why aren’t you?
In this episode, Host Chris Cochran talks with Scott Sutherland, VP of Research at NetSPI, about everyone’s favorite hot topics; ransomware and AI. Scott will detail his experience with simulating ransomware attack scenarios, as well as discussing the difficulties businesses face when dealing with ransomware threats and prevention mechanisms and how AI can be leveraged to help.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:10 - Introducing guest, Scott Sunderland
03:24 - Interactions with Generative AI Chatbots
04:14 - Use of AI and Readiness
15:16 - A word from our Sponsor, NetSPI
15:55 - Using AI to develop Exercises
20:46 - Collaboration beats Adversaries
25:08 - Ransomware Bots
26:15 - Role of AI in Storytelling
Continuously keep pace with your expanding attack surface with the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions: https://www.netspi.com/hackervalley
Links:
Connect with Scott Sutherland:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpsutherland/
Learn more about our sponsor, NetSPI:
https://www.netspi.com/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord

Nov 28, 2023 • 45min
Cover Your SaaS: Navigating OAuth and SaaS Security Challenges
SaaS misconfigurations may be responsible for up to 63% of security incidents.
Do your SaaS applications have risky OAuth grants and misconfigurations? Let’s not find out.
We will unravel the complexities of OAuth and how attackers are using OAuth to move from one app to another. Our special guest Jaime Blasco, co-founder and CTO at Nudge Security, shares techniques to protect your SaaS apps and identify risky and malicious OAuth grants.
Are you ready to cover your SaaS and avoid finding yourself in the hot seat?
Show some love to our sponsor Nudge Security and win a Steam Deck: https://www.nudgesecurity.com/steamdeck
Links:
Connect with Jamie Blasco:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeblasco/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord

Nov 21, 2023 • 24min
Standing Out On LinkedIn as a Cybersecurity Professional with Chris Hughes
In this episode, host Ron Eddings speaks with Chris Hughes, President at Aquia, Cyber Innovation Fellow at CISA, and cybersecurity legend. Special guest, Chris Hughes, was initially inspired to build a personal brand through a desire to mend his weaknesses and highlight his strengths. However, LinkedIn offered a platform to display his growth and learning, leading to him amassing over 50,000 followers! In addition to sharing his story, Chris will emphasize tips on how to start your own personal brand.
Key Moments:
00:00 -Welcome 00:56 - Introducing Guest, Chris Hughes
01:59 - Finding His Way to Cyber
03:20 - Brand Building on LinkedIn
05:19 - Power of Networking and Personal Branding
11:32 - Be a Part of Cyber Creator Con!
14:31 - The Impact of LinkedIn on Career Opportunities
16:48 - The Art of Content Creation on LinkedIn
20:16 - Cashing in on Career Capital
22:05 - Advice for Building a Personal Brand
Links:
Follow Chris on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilientcyber/
Check out Chris’ Podcast:
https://resilientcyber.substack.com/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord

Nov 7, 2023 • 40min
Adversarial AI: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape
In this episode, host Ron Eddings is joined by Sr. Director of Red Team Operations at Coalfire, Pete Deros, to discuss the hottest topic around; adversarial AI. Ron and Pete discuss how AI is used and how the adversary is using AI so everyone can stay one step ahead of them as well.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
01:35 - Introducing Pete Deros
03:30 - More Easily Phished
05:09 - 11 Labs Video
06:42 - Is this AI or LLM?
9:18 - AI or LLMs: Who has the Speed?
10:36 - Fine Tuning LLMs
14:37 - WormGPT & Hallucinations
17:01 - LLMs Changing Second to Second
18:38 - A Word From Our Sponsor
20:19 - ‘Write me Ransomware!'
23:24 - Working Around AI Roadblocks
28:00 - “Undetectable for A Human”
31:58 - Pete Can Help You Floss!
34:56 - OWASP Top 10 & Resources
37:00 - Check out Coalfire
Links:
Connect with our guest Pete Deros:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-deros-94524b9a/
Coalfire’s Website:
https://www.coalfire.com/
Coalfire Securialities Report:
https://www.coalfire.com/insights/resources/reports/securealities-report-2023-compliance
OWASP Top 10 LLM:
https://owasp.org/www-project-top-10-for-large-language-model-applications/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord:
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Oct 31, 2023 • 24min
Protecting What You Can’t See with HD Moore
In this episode, host Ron Eddings is joined by Metasploit creator, co-founder and CEO of runZero, HD Moore. HD changed the world with Metasploit and he’s doing it again with runZero. Attack Surface Management can’t happen unless you have visibility into your home or company network and HD shares how he’s able to deliver that and so much more in his journey of creating runZero.
Impactful Moments
00:00 - Welcome
00:50 - Introducing guest, HD Moore
01:30 - Fixing the Root Cause
05:00 - runZero
10:54 - A New Kind of CAASM
12:00 - Uncover the Unknown
14:08 - runZero Raving
17:45 - “Trust me, you can scan OT”
20:10 - You Can Scan if You Want To
22:30 - Red to Blue Judo Skills
Links:
Connect with our guest HD Moore:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdmoore/
Check out runZero:
https://www.runzero.com/
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional:
https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleys...
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand:
https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag:
https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord:
https://hackervalley.com/discord


